Amongst all of his movements which look so effortless and smooth you can still feel a sense of ambition and discipline. During brief moments I don't see an old man, I see an emboldened youth determined to perfect the martial arts of his ancestors.
Awesome I'll be showing my sifu this one. I'm sure he'll enjoy it as he's also a chen tai chi practioner. Definately my favourite gung Fu weapon. And that was a graceful form. For such a furious weapon.
i think these are my favorite weapon it seems easy to defend or attack with one of these than it does with a sword thats just my opinion though still i think this is an awesome weapon
this pollarm is also called the "Reclining moon blade" I've been searching on the internet for the last hour or so looking for a quality Guan Dao with no luck I have found some like the one he has but its very cheap the weapon is praticaly made of alumnun, and I really wish I could find a 1060 high carbon steel Gaun Dao!
I think the "slowness" of the weapon just shows that a true master can use it well, as this man can. Look how the weapon flows as he swings it. There's nothing abrupt about it, he just lets the Yue Yuan Dao do all the work.
This is heavier than the typical "wu shu" floppy piece of tin foil. This is closer to a proper Guan Dao, and it is Tai Chi after all, where proper form and flow of energy is key, not flashy speed.
How can you become skilled unless you pick it up to begin with? Martial arts teachers are just scholars, where they make special rules and pre-requisites for everything..."If I can make learning this weapon so tedious and difficult for others, then I am all powerful!" :D Just like a rifle, skill comes with picking it up, learning the basics and practicing with a cunning mind. Now pick it up already and train, those who first did had to also. :D
Obviously, it helps to watch others do their thing in order to feel that you are not alone in your interest. :D Although seriously, I don't use the bastard, it's really heavy, I prefer my 7 kilo one instead and I think that's enough for a bear! :P
I am in the middle of a biomedical science degree and so I am familiar with the body mechanics behind this, however, like building anything, time and care must be taken, much like learning to play a guitar, it is best to start slow and correctly. I feel it is foolish to learn to swing it when I have not the skill to wield half its weight with effortless skill. Besides, spear is my favourite hand to hand weapon, so my progression for the Guan is not as swift, or ambitious. ;)
The modern guan dao as adopted by martial artists today usually weighs between 2 kg and 10 kg, while it is said that Guan Yu's original guan dao weighed between 50 and 100 kg. During the Qing dynasty some extraordinarily heavy versions of guan dao were made for use in military examinations: a candidate had to be able to wield a weapon weighing 80, 100, or 120 jin (48, 60 or 72 kg) in order to pass. The weight of Guan Yu's weapon was probably mis-estimated based on some of these examples.
You must love wikipedia as much as I do! :D Although as it states, it is more realistic to assume that Guan Yu would have, if he even wielded such as thing, weighed 18 kilograms. My Guan Dao weighs 15 kilograms, and well lets just say that if it hit a horse length ways, then I'd be a lucky man owning two half horses! :D
According to legend, the guan dao was invented by the famous general Guan Yu during the early 3rd century AD, hence the name. Due to his large stature, he was able to wield such an imposing weapon and developed the guan dao into a versatile tool. Guan Yu's guan dao was called "Green Dragon Crescent Blade" (青龍偃月刀) which weighed 82 Chinese jin (estimated 49 kg.)
i could be wrong but i think this is more of a demonstration to really express all the different techniques individually and clearly(in one continues movement but nevertheless) i think it would be an educated and safe bet to think that he can do it a whole lot faster if he wished
Love how this is one of these "not so wobbly" Guan Daos.
Great performance too!
NightwakeVirus 10 months ago
great stuff, this is good
Chiinnature 10 months ago
lol i have like the exact same one :P
matty3196 1 year ago
Amongst all of his movements which look so effortless and smooth you can still feel a sense of ambition and discipline. During brief moments I don't see an old man, I see an emboldened youth determined to perfect the martial arts of his ancestors.
camcom1p 1 year ago
Awesome I'll be showing my sifu this one. I'm sure he'll enjoy it as he's also a chen tai chi practioner. Definately my favourite gung Fu weapon. And that was a graceful form. For such a furious weapon.
buksing2 1 year ago
The Guan Dao is my second fav pole weapon behind the European Halberd
YakumoHideaki 1 year ago
WOW that takes some serious discipline and alot of time and training. i wouldnt fuck with him
turbojj08 1 year ago
His root is solid, his frame is always there. This is a very solid form!
mpmcelwee 1 year ago
Videos like this need more views.
LtSurge659 1 year ago
i think these are my favorite weapon it seems easy to defend or attack with one of these than it does with a sword thats just my opinion though still i think this is an awesome weapon
Obliterate131 1 year ago
wow. i loved this video.
LiutendantJack777 2 years ago
this pollarm is also called the "Reclining moon blade" I've been searching on the internet for the last hour or so looking for a quality Guan Dao with no luck I have found some like the one he has but its very cheap the weapon is praticaly made of alumnun, and I really wish I could find a 1060 high carbon steel Gaun Dao!
Narthexfilms 2 years ago
love how the light reflects off of the blade at 0:26
Jerry11606 2 years ago
These things are heavy! Anyone who can use it gracefully has my respect!
XReflection 2 years ago
not all of them but this one yes
Vikingman889 2 years ago
@XReflection "heavy" is a relative term. : )
LiutendantJack777 2 years ago
That guandao looks like the real deal....not the floppy tin foil ones...
darkuser999 2 years ago 11
@darkuser999 This guan dao is probably 30 sum lbs. With the inertia and length of the weapon that is quite a bit of weight.
alwaysparadox 1 year ago
@darkuser999
the wushu ones you mean.
Seloa 1 year ago
I really would love to learn this one !
I am currently pickg up my Yang style tai chi again to get back in shape , i have learned the Chen form as well .
But would i love to learn Guan Dao ? Yes ,you bet !
thanks for posting this one !
QuanYin71 2 years ago
this is so well balanced and a true form
shardik132 2 years ago 3
Outstanding form, Sir! I Love this Waepon!
taichifist 3 years ago
I think the "slowness" of the weapon just shows that a true master can use it well, as this man can. Look how the weapon flows as he swings it. There's nothing abrupt about it, he just lets the Yue Yuan Dao do all the work.
GuanYuber 3 years ago 3
its nad a yue yuan dao, ist chun qiu dao /春秋刀/
slipiak 3 years ago
There is no "slowness".
He is controlling his weapon. Odds are, if I were to hold an apple in my mouth, he can cut it in half without cutting me.
Rakyth 2 years ago
This is heavier than the typical "wu shu" floppy piece of tin foil. This is closer to a proper Guan Dao, and it is Tai Chi after all, where proper form and flow of energy is key, not flashy speed.
eteune 3 years ago 3
Awesome. This is the weapon I desire to learn. However I know I am not yet skilled enough to learn it. Still, I can dream...
Maelstrom01 3 years ago
How can you become skilled unless you pick it up to begin with? Martial arts teachers are just scholars, where they make special rules and pre-requisites for everything..."If I can make learning this weapon so tedious and difficult for others, then I am all powerful!" :D Just like a rifle, skill comes with picking it up, learning the basics and practicing with a cunning mind. Now pick it up already and train, those who first did had to also. :D
Simlatio 2 years ago 2
Hehe, right. Nothing wrong with gathering inspiration from the videos, though.
Rakyth 2 years ago
Obviously, it helps to watch others do their thing in order to feel that you are not alone in your interest. :D Although seriously, I don't use the bastard, it's really heavy, I prefer my 7 kilo one instead and I think that's enough for a bear! :P
Simlatio 2 years ago
Ah, but if you do not use the heavy one, how do you expect to learn to control it?
Remember, weightlifting is not about lifting X amount of weight.
It's about lifting X amount of weight AND controlling it.
Rakyth 2 years ago
I am in the middle of a biomedical science degree and so I am familiar with the body mechanics behind this, however, like building anything, time and care must be taken, much like learning to play a guitar, it is best to start slow and correctly. I feel it is foolish to learn to swing it when I have not the skill to wield half its weight with effortless skill. Besides, spear is my favourite hand to hand weapon, so my progression for the Guan is not as swift, or ambitious. ;)
Simlatio 2 years ago
The modern guan dao as adopted by martial artists today usually weighs between 2 kg and 10 kg, while it is said that Guan Yu's original guan dao weighed between 50 and 100 kg. During the Qing dynasty some extraordinarily heavy versions of guan dao were made for use in military examinations: a candidate had to be able to wield a weapon weighing 80, 100, or 120 jin (48, 60 or 72 kg) in order to pass. The weight of Guan Yu's weapon was probably mis-estimated based on some of these examples.
sparxx23 3 years ago 13
thanks a lot for your comments!! :)
suppafoxe 3 years ago
You must love wikipedia as much as I do! :D Although as it states, it is more realistic to assume that Guan Yu would have, if he even wielded such as thing, weighed 18 kilograms. My Guan Dao weighs 15 kilograms, and well lets just say that if it hit a horse length ways, then I'd be a lucky man owning two half horses! :D
Simlatio 2 years ago 2
@sparxx23 Guan Yu's weapon was approximately 82 jin.
CheeseBoyz 3 months ago
Guan dao's proper chinese name is "yan yue dao",
which translate to "reclining moon blade".
According to legend, the guan dao was invented by the famous general Guan Yu during the early 3rd century AD, hence the name. Due to his large stature, he was able to wield such an imposing weapon and developed the guan dao into a versatile tool. Guan Yu's guan dao was called "Green Dragon Crescent Blade" (青龍偃月刀) which weighed 82 Chinese jin (estimated 49 kg.)
sparxx23 3 years ago
you do realise taichi is supposed to be slow
Dot00boT 4 years ago
i could be wrong but i think this is more of a demonstration to really express all the different techniques individually and clearly(in one continues movement but nevertheless) i think it would be an educated and safe bet to think that he can do it a whole lot faster if he wished
tovenaarsaapje 4 years ago
My god look how fast it spun at the end
TaijiProtege 4 years ago
This is great any one training in internal martial arts will learn much from this
cornflakecake 4 years ago